1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1984 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1984 Toyota Cressida is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 425 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1984 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1984 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1000 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |